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Working Title: Planner Principal - Transportation

Job Class: Planner Principal Transportation

Agency: Transportation Dept

• Job ID : 80188

• Location : Duluth

• Telework Eligible : Yes (see job summary description)

• Full/Part Time : Full-Time

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 09/12/2024

• Closing Date : 10/14/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Transportation Dept

• Division/Unit : District 1A - Program Delivery / Program Development

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift

• Days of Work : Monday - Friday

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $30.80 - $45.47 / hourly; $64,310 - $94,941 / annually

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 214 - MN Assoc of Professional Empl/MAPE

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

** The Minnesota Department of Transportation does not sponsor applicants for work visas or Optional Practical Training Extensions for STEM Students. Individuals must be legally authorized to work in the US at the start of employment.

This position will provide professional planning assistance to support the district in the coordination and development of various highway, transit, freight, bike and pedestrian transportation system plans and studies. Responsibilities include:

• Participating in and supporting statewide, district, regional and local planning initiatives for the development of a safe and sound multimodal transportation system.

• Assisting in the identification, scoping, implementation, and monitoring of transportation investments in the district segment of MnDOT’s 20-year Minnesota State Highway Investment Plan, 10-year Capital Highway Investment Plan, and Area Transportation Partnership-District One’s 4-year Area Transportation Investment Program.

• Ensuring integration and consistency with MnDOT’s statewide and District investment goals and direction with consideration to stakeholder and public input and feedback.

Please Note : This position will be located in Duluth, MN and will have the option to telework on a part-time/hybrid basis. The employee will be required to complete a telework agreement.

Minimum Qualifications

Two years of advanced professional transportation planning experience.

*NOTE: A Bachelor's or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, Political Science substitutes for six months of advanced professional experience.)

Experience must also demonstrate the following:

• Working knowledge of the theory and practice of comprehensive regional and community planning, with the focus on transportation, land use, and stakeholder collaboration.

• Knowledge of public engagement tools and techniques for reaching a broad spectrum of audiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• A bachelor's or master’s degree in Planning, Geography, Urban Studies, Sociology, or Political Science

• Experience preparing transportation planning studies.

Additional Requirements

Successful candidate must pass past-employer reference checks and criminal history check

It is our policy that all candidates submit to a background investigation prior to employment. The background check may consist of the following components:

• SEMA4 Records Check

• Criminal History Check

• Employment Reference Check

• Education/License Verification

• Driver's License Check

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.